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You Know What I Mean?#91: Let's BeReal About Deleting InstagramAnother episode about Instagram??? At least it’s not manifestation! “End Instagram” has been all over our feeds- and with good reason. Not only does the algorithm not work for anyone (except to show us ads), Instagram is basically Tik Tok at this point. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss how Instagram is going the way of Facebook- trying to do too much, eventually not doing anything well, and losing even the one thing it did do well. Instagram, in their humble opinion, should stay in its lane as a photo sharing app. In the meantime, tune in next...
2022-07-3038 minYou Know What I Mean?#90: Don’t Tell Us You Have Curly Hair Unless...On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss all things curly hair. But not how to take care of it (Ashley Tisdale already put out a video on that- IYKYK). Instead, it’s about how curly hair is trendy and how it feels for people who have struggled with their hair forever. And while it may be trendy, when non-white people have curly hair it’s still regarded as unruly, unkempt, unprofessional. Not only that, it’s often shown as the “before” in makeovers and in movies, used as a way to denote characters as lower class, dirty, and often ug...
2022-07-1639 minYou Know What I Mean?#89: The Most Controversial Topic on Earth: Women’s Bodies (Pt.2- Reshaping Minds Instead Of Bodies)On last week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discussed the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade in the U.S. and its impact around the world. This week’s episode continues the conversation in a different way. Women’s bodies are constantly policed, whether through policy or in media. This week’s episode explores not just the political implication on women’s bodies but the social structures through which women and their bodies are conditioned to look, act, and feel. Listen to this week’s episode wherever you get your podcast, follow on Instagram @ykwim.pod, and watch on YouTube at You Know...
2022-07-0848 min
You Know What I Mean?#88: The Most Controversial Topic on Earth: Women’s Bodies (Part 1- Roe v Wade)The last week in politics has been… harrowing to say the least. The over turning of Roe v. Wade- which protects the right to an abortion- casts a dark shadow on the work countless people have been doing to push equality and democracy for everyone- especially those most marginalized. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss what this means on a larger scale. Women’s bodies have been up for grabs in every facet of society. Whether it’s media, fashion, politics, family, and society at large, women’s bodies have been controlled in some way, shape, and form...
2022-07-0148 minYou Know What I Mean?#87: What Have You Heard About Heard?Even if you haven’t kept up with it- you’ve kept up with it (just ask Tarini). The Amber Heard vs Johnny Depp trial has been all over social media and it seems that everyone has an opinion. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss some of these opinions they’ve seen online. This trial got so messy in the court of social media, it’s hard to tell what is what. Although the support seemed to be overwhelmingly in Depp’s favour, the question of abuse from both sides is abundantly clear. What makes it murky is whe...
2022-06-1043 minYou Know What I Mean?#86: What Matters Is The Journey and The DestinationNadine and Tarini are feeling anxious. What about? They’re not sure. On this week’s episode they talk about understanding the root cause of their anxiety, letting go of the “all or nothing” mindset, and question the famous saying: “what matters is the journey, not the destination” - isn’t the destination what we’re all working towards anyway? Also featured: Tarini’s **packed** to-do list and an overstretched analogy involving airports and travel checkpoints.
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2022-05-2839 minYou Know What I Mean?#85: Take It To The PollsSurprise! We're back after a quick hiatus!
Nadine talks about voting in the Lebanese elections for the first time with her family, leading to a conversation on the importance of staying political engaged in every election. Nadine cries at the polls (any poll! voting, instagram...etc), and Tarini asks everyone labelling themselves as "fiscally conservative, socially liberal" to stop. On a more serious note, they also discuss the killing of Palestinian icon and journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, and the hypocrisy of the West's response when it comes to crises in Europe versus the rest of the world...
2022-05-2140 minYou Know What I Mean?#84: Saturn Has Entered The Chat*It was Nadine’s birthday this week!!!! Which means she’s one year closer to turning 30. While at one point that may have caused her anxiety (we just can NOT check the next box over on the doctor’s office form that asks your age, IYKYK) with age comes wisdom and this year it’s ~no big deal~ (in the tik tok voice because that’s all Nadine speaks in, again IYKYK). On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini also discuss entering your Saturn return - which happens when you enter 27. It’s the time that Saturn returns into the same zodia...
2022-04-2436 minYou Know What I Mean?#83: Give Me A BreakThe pandemic taught us many things but one of the most important ones was the need to rest. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss how rest as we know it has evolved over the course of the pandemic. It continues to do so, as things start to reopen and people look towards a “post pandemic” world. Both realities have brought about burnout - whether it’s because of change, not enough connection, or too much connection. And if we aren’t proactive, our bodies force us to rest. But rest isn’t just taking a break- sometimes rest looks l...
2022-04-1030 minYou Know What I Mean?#82: We Can’t Keep Up With The KardashiansThe devil works hard but Kris Jenner works harder. Which is probably why the Kardashians have finished (what feels like) their 100th season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians and, before that’s even completed, launched their new show (we don’t know what it is called because we have not kept up with the Kardashians). This week on YKWIM, Tarini and Nadine broach the world of the Kardashians. There’s so much to unpack from the Variety interview to the infamous Pepsi commercial - Nadine and Tarini talk about the impact the Kardashian/ Jenner clan have had on society, their...
2022-03-261h 00You Know What I Mean?#81: SIGNed, Sealed, DeliveredAt this point, this podcast should be renamed to some version of The Secret. Nadine and Tarini are back this week with, as what should come as a surprise to absolutely no one, an episode is all about signs. Whether you believe in divine intervention or not, some “coincidences” make it hard to believe that things are, well, just that - a coincidence. Tarini and Nadine discuss the difference between manifestation vs a sign (there *is* a difference and they *definitely* know it), signs that they look out for in their own lives and what they mean, and how to look...
2022-03-1135 minYou Know What I Mean?#80: 20 Questions With An InfluencerLast week, Nadine’s credit card struck again and she bought another meet and great with an influencer. This one wasn’t a one on one but a group q&a where people started asking… personal questions. Influencers are a new wave of celebrities. They’re the version of celebrities we feel closer to, like they’re accessible to us. Especially with social media, the line between the elite and us commoners has been blurred. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine talk about what happens when people start to feel (maybe too?) close to celebrities and influencers, like they might e...
2022-02-2030 minYou Know What I Mean?#79: Neither Here Nor ThereWhile it feels like we’re out of the pandemic, we’re actually not. And it’s in fact quite the opposite- coronavirus remains raging across the world, mutating faster than Nadine can swipe her credit card (so you know it’s fast). On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss this dissonance and how it’s impacting our world - from big decisions we feel like we have to make because of this ~*uNpReCeDeNtEd TiMe*~, to retailers missing the mark and going out of business because they, too, can’t figure out what’s going on. 2020 BC (before coronavirus) is...
2022-02-1230 minYou Know What I Mean?#78: CTRL-C/CTRL-VYou know what they say, imitation is the greatest form of flattery. And it is, in a way. Inspiration is found everywhere and social media has made it so easy to be inspired. Whether it’s other artists or even just content you see on people’s platforms, it’s a great way to stay on top of trends and follow what you like. But it also gets complicated when the line between inspiration and imitation start to blur. And while it can be flattering, it can also be dangerous. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss everything from mak...
2022-02-0454 minYou Know What I Mean?#77: The Ritual Behind RitualsRituals are meant to calm us, keep us grounded, help our wellbeing- but what if they no longer serve that purpose? Enter Tarini and Nadine: lovers of rituals but haters of actually doing them lol. Okay, that’s only half true and while they have definitely mastered the art of creating these so called complicated rituals, do they really need them? On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss why we have rituals, what they really mean, and what they’ve learned from their own. From bullet journaling to saje-ing they have tried it all and the only thing that’s...
2022-01-2830 minYou Know What I Mean?#76: The Power of Negative ThinkingThis week’s episode isn’t one Tarini and Nadine thought they’d be recording. If you had told them even just a year ago that they’d be talking about the REAL secret (which is that the secret isn’t real- iykyk) they’d have told you to stop speaking negativity into existence (lol they hate themselves too). But we are all about ✨growth✨ here at YKWIM and three years into a pandemic has given Nadine and Tarini time (too much, one might even say) to rethink just about everything. And one of those things is the power of manifestation an...
2022-01-2141 minYou Know What I Mean?#75: December 32ndNew year SAME US and we’re not mad about it. 2022 is straight up looking like 2020 take two- but maybe this is the year we finally learn that New Year’s is not a big deal and we don’t need to make a million resolutions to change into any better version of ourselves. It’s just another day, another year and we’re all doing our best. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss what has already felt like the longest year and we’re only halfway through January. The last few years have been extremely difficult for a lot of p...
2022-01-1431 minYou Know What I Mean?#74: On A Positive NoteNothing has us feeling more negative than a positive COVID test. When the emphasis for so long has been on what individuals need to do, it can feel like a personal failure when you see a positive test result but on this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini break down why that isn’t true. Having COVID is hard enough, don’t be harder on yourself! The complete mismanagement of the pandemic by global leaders (and you know how much Tarini and Nadine love ~global affairs~) has taken form in many ways but primarily in leaving us all vulnerable. From vaccin...
2022-01-0735 minYou Know What I Mean?#73: Progress Over PerfectionThe last episode of the season!!!! And of course it’s about our favourite (worst) topic ever: the coronavirus. It’s only fitting considering our first episode this season was about the pandemic, that it’s also what the last episode is about. It’s been a hard year and a half and the pandemic has infiltrated every part of our lives. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss (as usual) the impact of the coronavirus on their life in light of things starting to open again. While everything came to a screeching halt in March 2020 and we had to adj...
2021-07-1037 minYou Know What I Mean?#72: Should I Stay or Should I Go?The pandemic put a lot of plans on hold but what if… hear us out… we were okay with them being on hold. Pre-pandemic life felt like a WILD time. Imagine doing ALL those things in one day - we literally cannot. And while a lot of things that got put on pause indefinitely during the pandemic were bad, some things weren’t. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini start talking about their plans that were put on hold - mainly, to !!finally!! move out and move in together. But, in true Nadine and Tarini fashion, nothing is as ea...
2021-06-2649 minYou Know What I Mean?#71: Canada, Palestine, Kashmir: What is colonization?It seems like every time you turn on the news there’s something new happening, and in the worst way. Nadine and Tarini have been trying to record this episode for weeks now but it’s impossible to talk about any one tragedy that’s taken place in the world without talking about them all - because they’re all connected, also in the worst way. The structures of oppression that have maintained the occupation in Palestine are the same that continue to allow the occupation in Kashmir are the same that have allowed for Canada’s history of colonization. It’s impor...
2021-06-1234 minYou Know What I Mean?#70: The Burnout Of ConsumptionThere is a lot going on in the world right now, and it’s not easy to keep up on a good day, let alone when it feels like everything is on fire around you. This week’s episode is about how to avoid feeling overwhelmed while staying educated about global affairs (fun not fun game: take a shot every time someone says global affairs). Tarini and Nadine discuss the pressure social media puts on everyone - no matter how you’re engaging - to be doing it differently. It’s also made everyone the last word on everything, which is harmf...
2021-05-1444 minYou Know What I Mean?#69: Doug, There's People That Are DyingTbt to when Nadine and Tarini thought this pandemic would end “and once it’s over, we’ll wish we’d made better use of this time”. Over a year into the pandemic, and with the situation seemingly only getting worse worldwide, the only thing that’s becoming abundantly clear is that there is no longer a time in our lives that won’t be impacted by the pandemic. In fact, this pandemic has highlighted how society and societal institutions continue to fail communities most marginalized and that world leaders are not leading their countries with success. The devil works hard, but capi...
2021-04-3051 minYou Know What I Mean?#68: Are You Still Watching Ginny & Georgia?Everyone’s been talking about Ginny and Georgia, namely Taylor Swift. After calling out the show and Netflix for a joke made against her in bad taste, instead of the show being held accountable, it instead got all the publicity it needed. As they say, no attention is bad attention. So on this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini watched Ginny and Georgia and they have some thoughts (when do they not). This is an extra special episode because it’s the first time (!!!!!) that Nadine has actually watched, in its entirety, a show Tarini has told her to - that a...
2021-04-0949 minYou Know What I Mean?No Uterus, No OpinionThis week’s episode brings a special guest to YKWIM! Meet Haniya - a second year resident physician in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology program at the University of Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from McMaster University and a Master of Science in Systems Leadership and Innovation from the University of Toronto, which she completed as a LEAD Scholar. In her off time, she teaches a part-time introductory course on the fundamentals of global health at McMaster University, and indulges in new ice-creams spots, short and long walks, and the latest Netflix shows.
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2021-04-041h 05You Know What I Mean?#66: Girls Will Be GirlsMarch is International Women’s History Month and this past Monday we celebrated International Women’s Day. The fight for women’s equality is a definitely nothing new. It’s a tale as old as Adam and Eve - and, in fact, this week’s episode discusses just that. The oppression of women dates back to the beginning of seemingly all religion and is woven deeply in all societal institutions - no one and nothing is immune. From politics to everyday interactions, women are constantly having to fight for a way to the top - and then it’s another figh...
2021-03-1358 minYou Know What I Mean?#65: Tell Me About MyselfThe truest form of self care is learning more about yourself - and we all know how much YKWIM loves self care. There are a million tests you can take online (the Myers-Briggs, Enneagram type, to name a few) that we take the easy route by letting these online quizzes tell us about ourselves instead of figuring it out on our own. This week’s episode was supposed to be about love languages - another quiz you can take online, but what is more important than loving yourself? This week, Nadine and Tarini discuss how hard the pandemic has been (su...
2021-03-0527 minYou Know What I Mean?#64: Catch Feelings Not Flights... at least during a pandemic. But it seems like everyone’s sticking to the original version because every time we log on to Instagram, there is without a doubt a new person flying to Mexico (Ted Cruz, Ontario finance minister, that girl from your highschool who thinks she’s an influencer, actual influencers) - the list goes on. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss the two kinds of vacationers during the pandemic - the one who thinks they’re in an ad for itravel2000 and those who enter the witness protection program before boarding their flight. But on a ser...
2021-02-1939 minYou Know What I Mean?#63: Finding Kindness in Wellness With KrystalRoseFitThis week’s episode features YKWIM’s second guest! Say hello to Krystal of KrystalRoseFit, a holistic health coach and certified trainer blazing her own path in the health and wellness world. If you’ve ever listened to an episode you know the only thing we like more than saying “you know what I mean?” is talking about health and wellness and this week’s episode is about exactly that. Krystal, Nadine, and Tarini discuss what holistic health means, how today’s world has impacted our wellness, and how to create sustainable habits around health and wellness. February and March are the bigges...
2021-02-1148 minYou Know What I Mean?#62: Capitalism Never SleepsThis Thursday was #BellLetsTalk Day - a term coined by Bell Media to dedicate a day to raising awareness about mental health. For every share, repost, and retweet, the company donates five cents towards mental health programs. While this may seem like an altruistic initiative at first, programs started by large corporations rarely are. The very fact that Bell Media - one of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies started #BellLetsTalk by pledging ten cents for every share, and has now dropped it to five cents as the initiative gained momentum, says it all. This week, Nadine and Tarini discuss what #Be...
2021-01-2926 minYou Know What I Mean?#61: Not Your Average GoopGwyneth Paltrow is heralded as the queen of health and wellness - creator of Goop and self proclaimed founder of yoga in the western world, she has become an icon in the health and wellness world but not exclusively for good reasons. The health and wellness world seems less like a place to learn how to take care of yourself and more a space that’s completely whitewashed cultural practices of wellness and repackaged it in white paper (if you know what we mean). On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss wellness rituals from different cultures that have been...
2021-01-2230 minYou Know What I Mean?#60: Wake Us Up When January EndsGreen Day sang “Wake Me Up When September Ends” because they clearly hadn’t lived through January in a pandemic before. The first episode of the new year is almost a follow up to the last episode of the last year. While 2021 holds a lot of hope for new beginnings, Nadine and Tarini just aren’t feeling it. This week, they discuss life in shiny new 2021 (hint: it doesn’t feel shiny or new) and why this year doesn’t have the same sense of refreshed energy a new year usually brings with it. A new year is definitely a chance to be...
2021-01-1430 minYou Know What I Mean?#59: Don’t Get Mad At GravityAs this year comes to an end, there’s a lot to reflect on. 2020 has been a wild ride and not in a good way. We didn’t just have to change our plans for this year but literally cancel them completely. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss planning for an upcoming year when the only thing guaranteed about the upcoming year is that there will be a lot of unknown. Whether you’re (trying to) set goals, use the winter solstice new moon to manifest what you want (no judgement), or just generally trying to make sense of...
2020-12-2430 minYou Know What I Mean?#58: We Don't Have The Same 24 Hours In a Day As BeyonceCOVID fatigue is hitting Nadine and Tarini hard this week. But this week’s episode is not just about covid fatigue - it’s everything that comes along with it. While working from home has been great, there are also a few challenges. Like why does the internet always cut out and freeze when you’re in the middle of eating on a zoom call? And when are we finally going to learn how to mute/ unmute ourselves so people can hear us say only the things we want them to? You know what else is hard? Doing everything in the...
2020-12-1835 minYou Know What I Mean?#57: The Power of PRWelcome to the Pink Table Talk where Nadine and Tarini talk about what happens on the Red Table Talk. Just kidding but why does it feel like they always take on different news anchors’/ hosts’ personalities (remember the CNN anchor/ political analyst phase during elections) after watching their show? A question for another week, because on this week’s episode Nadine and Tarini are discussing Olivia Jade’s interview with Jada, Willow, and Adrienne on their show, the Red Table Talk. Olivia Jade is the daughter of actress Lori Laughlin (or as most people know her, Aunt Becky from Full House) a...
2020-12-1043 minYou Know What I Mean?#56: 'Tis The Season to Gift ConsciouslyTarini and Nadine are self-proclaimed thoughtful gifters. As much as they love getting gifts (and they love getting gifts) putting effort into thinking of what to get, where to get it from, and giving a meaningful present is equally as fun for them. And not just making sure that giving the gift feels good, where it comes from has to make you feel good too. With online shopping (read: Amazon) becoming more prevalent in general but especially this year, it’s becoming harder to find a gift that does both. This week’s episode is here to help with just that...
2020-12-0231 minYou Know What I Mean?#55: I Need Somebody With a Human Touch“‘Stop right now, thank you very much. I need somebody with a human touch - The Spice Girls’”- YKWIM. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini talk about the impact the digital world has on our real world. Everything from how we think to how we act has been impacted by the digital world we live in - and we don’t just mean Instagram. Although that may have been where it started, the invasive impact of the “influencer” generation is no longer restricted to how we look, it’s become a part of how we live. If you’re getting Bla...
2020-11-2536 minYou Know What I Mean?#54: 25 Not Sitting on 25 MillAnother year older, another wiser. At least, that’s what they say. But you know what else comes with another year? We don’t know, and while Nadine and Tarini don’t do well in uncertainty - it’s not wisdom for them - and that’s for sure. As Tarini’s birthday comes closer, so does her quarter century crisis. Sure, 25 doesn’t seem like a big deal but it certainly feels like one. And in this week’s episode Nadine and Tarini discuss all the things that 25 brings (and along with wisdom, can confirm it didn’t bring $25 mill either - so t...
2020-11-1734 minYou Know What I Mean?#53: Low Power Mode: OnIs mercury in retrograde? Is it a full moon? While it certainly feels like these are very strong contenders for why the last week has felt more like a year, the real reason is the 2020 U.S. elections. Nadine and Tarini are exhausted - and they aren’t the only ones. The general anxiety of the pandemic, daylight savings (hello, S.A.D.) and the drawn out elections have left everyone feeling drained. Any one of these things is a lot to deal with, let alone dealing with them altogether. While the aftermath of the elections has left us feeling ho...
2020-11-1126 minYou Know What I Mean?#52: Save Us JoeThis week especially, there’s only one thing on people’s mind - the U.S. elections - and rightfully so. Last week, Nadine and Tarini discussed the impact of the elections on the world, and this week, they have brought in YKWIM’s first guest! Give a warm welcome to Rishav - currently a fourth year law student at Syracuse University, Rishav joins them from New York to talk about the importance of this election and the last four years, his experience living in New York during elections, and his volunteer work with the 2020 democratic campaign. While Nadine and Tarini...
2020-11-0348 minYou Know What I Mean?#51: WTF is happening in the U.S. (and the world)SEASON THREE HERE WE COME! We are back and better and we could not start this season without addressing the elephant in... the world. Whether it’s the coronavirus, the elections, or the general state of the world, the US seems to be the epicentre of all the madness (which, all things considered, isn’t surprising). On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini (try to) discuss why you should care about the US election no matter where you live. But, just like this year’s election, this conversation is so much more than that. It’s hard to keep up with ev...
2020-10-2837 minYou Know What I Mean?#50: The Chilling Adventures of... Nadine’s Credit CardAs we all know, it doesn’t take a lot for Nadine to fall for good marketing. But this may be one of her most outrageous purchases yet. Welcome to the last episode of season two: the chilling adventures of... Nadine’s credit card. TBH quarantine or not it‘s been having the most fun — girl has been around. In Nadine’s defence, everyone’s been talking about spending money on experiences instead of things, so in true Nadine fashion, she found the most expensive experience yet: $100 for two minutes to talk to Gavin Leatherwood. If you don’t know who that is (w...
2020-07-2537 minYou Know What I Mean?#49: IntersectionalityOne of the main tenets as the conversation around race and racism continues is intersectionality. Coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, intersectionality is the overlapping of a person’s identities as it relates to social structures such as race, gender, and class, to create a nuanced experience of marginalization. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini further explore how to understand intersectionality and it’s importance as the fight against racism continues. Understanding intersectionality helps us further recognize how power and privilege can impact everyone’s identity and experience in a multi-faceted and specific way, enabling all of us to be better...
2020-07-1737 minYou Know What I Mean?#48: Hi, God? It’s YKWIM.This week’s episode is taking a bit of a turn for the religious. Nadine and Tarini are talking about God. The number of times they say “oh my God” you’d think God would have heard them by now but it seems to be taking a little more than that. They discuss their relationship with their faith, how they got there, and how to navigate your own relationship with religion or spirituality. Also does God care if you watch Sabrina the teenage witch and do full moon rituals? Let them know in the comments below by following on Instagram @ykwim.po...
2020-06-3044 minYou Know What I Mean?#47: Practice What You PostYKWIM took a little break to reflect meaningfully on everything that’s been happening in the world. And this week’s episode is about exactly that. Tarini and Nadine talk about the reverberations being felt worldwide in the wake of George Floyd and how the world has been responding. Finally, it seems, brands are being called out and held responsible for their complicity in upholding systemic racism. Finally, it seems, everyone is waking up and understanding their own bias. But what’s also clear is that while it looks like everyone is engaging online, engagement offline still wanes. While social media...
2020-06-2452 minYou Know What I Mean?#46: In Tarot (and Zoom) We TrustThis week’s episode is like nothing we’ve ever done before - Nadine reads Tarini’s tarot cards! Nadine started reading tarot cards a year ago, and is slowly completing her transformation in to full shaman (half kidding) Tarot cards have been around for hundreds of years and are used to help guide people using energy. The reader picks cards from the deck that help you figure out what you’re dealing with - it’s not a magic 8 ball to answer yes or no questions, but more about seeking guidance through situations in your life. There are many different...
2020-05-2638 minYou Know What I Mean?#45: The Mind-Body ConnectionMay is mental health awareness month, and mental health is one of the biggest buzzwords nowadays. It’s all over social media and at the top of everyone’s mind. Everyone’s giving their opinion on self care and dealing with mental health - it’s hard to figure out what’s real and what’s been commercialized for consumption. Nadine and Tarini have many episodes about self care and how it’s been commodified for social media, but this week’s episode is a little different. Looking into the science of mental health, they take a more research-based approach to unde...
2020-05-1949 minYou Know What I Mean?#44: Never Have I Ever... Auditioned For a TV ShowQuarantine has not been good for most things, but you know what it has been good for? Our Netflix queue. And one of the latest shows added to Netflix has been Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever. The show follows Devi, a young Indian American girl in California navigating teenage life with her immigrant family. This week, Nadine and Tarini share their thoughts on Never Have I Ever, discuss the importance of representation in media and whether or not it was impactful in this show. They watched the entire season and have a lot of thoughts (like, a lot...
2020-05-1238 minYou Know What I Mean?#43: Big Soul EnergyTaking care of your health has never been as important as it is right now. But this is not another episode telling you to journal or workout (although, guilty - we’ve been there). This week, Nadine and Tarini are talking all about taking care of your energy and of yourself ~spiritually~. Yes, okay, we know how it sounds (and Nadine may have almost become a shaman) but just like taking care of your physical and mental health, energy and spirituality health is equally important. It sets you up to have strong mental health and, in turn, physical health because it...
2020-04-2940 minYou Know What I Mean?#42: Quality over QuantityLast week, Nadine turned 25 and had a quarter life crisis. But with age comes wisdom, and this week’s words of wisdom are all about relationships. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss what it means to be a good friend, outgrowing friendships, and learning how to level set for better relationships. It’s not easy, but who you surround yourself with romantically and platonically is important, which is why Nadine and Tarini are here to help. Step one? Take your love language test (half kidding) and step two listen to this episode (100% serious).
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2020-04-2244 minYou Know What I Mean?#41: Conscious ConsumptionAre celebrities ok? Asking for a friend. No doubt these are trying times and unsurprisingly it seems the world has turned to social media to deal with it. You can not go one minute without reading about what an influencer or celebrity is doing during their quarantine and why are so many people going live??? (Again, asking for a friend) On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini delve into the world of Instagram during quarantine szn. Everyone’s become the quarantine police and cancel culture has made a hard comeback. As times change, so does what we’re looking for as...
2020-04-0738 minYou Know What I Mean?#40: Acting Like A LadyThere was a lot of feedback from YKWIM’s episode “How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days” - like, a lot. But it got Nadine and Tarini thinking about what it means to be a woman in the dating world. There are so many double standards and imposed virtues when it comes to how someone, especially a woman, should act. This week’s episode is about challenging that norm and making a case for owning whichever part of yourself you want - exactly what acting like a lady means. Want more episodes? Subscribe to You Know What I Mean on your...
2020-03-3131 minYou Know What I Mean?#39: (Social) Distancing Makes The Heart Grow FonderThis is not another episode about the coronavirus!!!!! Really, it’s not. Tarini and Nadine are not here to talk to you about the coronavirus - there are more than enough people doing that. But they are here to help you feel a little less alone as you partake in social distancing. This week’s episode is all about making the best of a bad situation. Can’t hangout with your friends? Hang out with Tarini and Nadine instead. Want to hear more? Follow along on Instagram @ykwim.pod or using the link below: https://www.instagram.ca/ykwim.pod
2020-03-2434 minYou Know What I Mean?#38: How To Lose A Guy In Ten MinutesThere’s not a lot to be said about this week’s episode, so we’re going to let it speak for itself. Let’s just leave it at this - the movie How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days was an hour and a half long because it spanned 10 days... this episode is 30 minutes long because Tarini and Nadine are even better at it than Kate Hudson bringing a fern to Matthew McConaughey’s house on the second date. Want more YKWIM? Follow along on Instagram at @ykwim.pod or at https://www.instagram.ca/YKWIM.pod
2020-03-1731 minYou Know What I Mean?#37: Dealing With GriefIt doesn't matter who you are, what you do (or what you don't do) - dealing with grief is something everyone has to go through. It's not just the loss of a loved one that can feel like grief - relationships, difficult decisions you've made - all good things must come to an end. But dealing with grief isn't it always easy. In fact, most people aren't quite sure how to deal with it - but there's no right or wrong; just what feels right. This week's episode is a little heavier than the rest. Nadine and Tarini discuss...
2020-03-1034 minYou Know What I Mean?#36: Is It Worth It, Let Me Work ItPut my thing down flip it and reverse it. Just kidding, that’s definitely NSFW so please don’t do that; especially because this week’s episode is all about the things you should do at work. Listen as Tarini and Nadine talk about navigating corporate and work culture as two young women starting their careers. They have an honest conversation what they’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) what to avoid, and how to put your best foot forward always. Listen along and maybe you’ll learn something too! Have advice for them? Follow along and let them know on Instagr...
2020-02-2540 minYou Know What I Mean?#35: The Price of #Selfcare#selfcare has over 23 million tags on Instagram - it seems like with everyone you talk to has an idea of what self care should be. But what self care has become is maybe not what it was intended to be. In this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine discuss how companies have capitalized on the idea of self care by making it a money making and marketing scheme, which is far from what it was originally started as. Ironically, self care started as a way to combat capitalism and become more in tune with yourself, but when every youtuber and “infl...
2020-02-1831 minYou Know What I Mean?#34: Miss IndependentKelly Clarkson sang Miss Independent seventeen years ago and not only is it still a bop, it also still rings true. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine go in depth into the definition of independence and learning to set boundaries. They’re important not just in different relationships, but also when it comes to juggling relationships with the rest of the things in life. Why do we think about independence in certain ways, why do certain things make us feel like we’re losing independence, and is there a specific pressure for independence on women? Listen to this week’s...
2020-02-1135 minYou Know What I Mean?#33: From Skeptic to SwiftyYeah, you read that right. Last week, Taylor Swift's documentary "Miss Americana" was released and suffice it to say it took the internet by storm. Tarini and Nadine watched "Miss Americana" and have a lot of thoughts (when do they not) and lucky for you, they made a whole episode about it. Neither of them are big fans of Taylor Swift (making this the perfectly unbiased review and argument to watch it if you haven't already) and were SHOCKED that after watching her documentary they may have just become #swifties.
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2020-02-0437 minYou Know What I Mean?#32: KOBEThis week's episode is a little different, because not acknowledging the passing of an icon seemed disrespectful and disingenuous. The news of Kobe Bryant passing on Jan. 26th took the world by storm. Fan or not, it's a monumental moment in history that hits too close to home. A mentor, a role model, a household name, Kobe Bryant was all of those and more for many. Grief is never easy but sharing it can definitely help, which is why on this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini are discussing his passing and their experience on how to deal with grief...
2020-01-2832 minYou Know What I Mean?#31: $$$USTAINABILITYSustainability has become one of the most popular buzzwords of the decade – and rightfully so. But with so many opinions (should you go vegan?) out there it’s hard to figure out what’s right for you. On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine talk about the rise of sustainability and how it’s actually not quite that sustainable, as well as tips on how you can consume in a more environmentally conscious way! It doesn’t always have to be expensive or big – everyday small acts can add up (bring a reusable cup to Starbucks for your morning coffee...
2020-01-2132 minYou Know What I Mean?#30: BuJo Is Our New MojoIt's a new year!!! Which means it's time to get back to all the resolutions you left behind in January of last year (yes, okay, some made it to February) and what better way to start than a bullet journal! Don't know what a bullet journal is? It's a journal that allows you to reflect, organize, and track everything from your day to day, to short term goals, to long term plans all while being very (or not) creative. While it may seem overwhelming, #BuJo, as it's known in the social media world, is pretty easy to get the...
2020-01-1430 minYou Know What I Mean?#29: Using Your *ASS*etsOkay, fine, this isn't actually an episode about using skills you have to your advantage... But maybe it is? Sexualization of women is at an all time high - and, arguably, it's not even just women. Sex sells - we know that, but it's being capitalized on like no other. Not only do we just have television, we have the internet, social media, models, ads. And since sex does sell as much as it does, is it bad if the people who are being sexualized learn how to start profiting from it? Last week, Lizzo was in the news for...
2019-12-1738 minYou Know What I Mean?#28: #GOALSNEW YEAR NEW YOU. How many times have you said that after going to the gym... for the second time... in the middle of January? Instead of spending your money on a gym membership you'll stop using but keep paying for until you finally give up in September only to start again in January, listen to this week's episode! And then, if you're like Nadine, keep spending your money - just kidding! Nadine and Tarini are here to help you achieve all your new year new you #goals - whether it's going to the gym, learning how to eat...
2019-12-1032 minYou Know What I Mean?#27: Talking Sh*tYou’ve probably heard the phase “trust your gut” more often in life, but how often (if at all) have you heard it in the context of trusting your gut HEALTH? Listen in on this week’s episode as Nadine and Tarini tackle the growing topic of gut health, what it means, and how their personal experience with it has shaped their day-to-day lives. Oh, and they’re talking a lot of sh*t. Literally.
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2019-12-0340 minYou Know What I Mean?#26: Add This To Your PlaylistFrom Harry Styles to Tory Lanez, there’s a lot going on in music right now (and always). It can be hard to keep up, but the music industry is an incredible space for everyone. No matter what kind of music you like, it brings people together and has a positive impact on everyone. This week, Tarini and Nadine are here not only to show you new music to listen to, but also get you in tune with what’s happening in the music world. Digging deeper than just the impact of music on a listener, listen to this week’s epis...
2019-11-2650 minYou Know What I Mean?#25: We've Gotta Work It OutWorking out doesn’t always work out. But is that necessarily a bad thing? The fitness industry will have you believe that it is - the worse thing, in fact, second only to not working out at all. But on this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini break it down. Everything from the negativity of the diet and fitness industry, to the positives of actually working out in a way that works for you, listen to gain a little inspiration not only to get moving the way you like but also to eat the extra cookie (or chip, or doughnut, whatever...
2019-11-1941 minYou Know What I Mean?#24: Me, Myself, and IYou know what they say - three's a crowd. But not all crowds are bad. In fact, want to know the best one? It's me, myself, and I. On this week's episode, it's all about you. Have you ever found yourself wondering why you act the way you act? Like why you said that one thing to that one person in 2007 thinking it was really funny and now you stay up at night thinking about it? The answer's probably yes and you're not alone - but that's why you'll want to tune in to this week's episode. Listen along as...
2019-11-1242 minYou Know What I Mean?#23: Good Marketing? Take My MoneyHave you ever spent your money on something only to question why you bought it in the first place? The answer to that is likely thanks to the product’s marketing. After years of falling victim to strong marketing campaigns, Nadine and Tarini are talking about how marketing has played an integral role in influencing their consumer buying decisions.
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2019-11-0535 minYou Know What I Mean?#22: It's Halloween!It’s almost HALLOWEEN! And what better way to enjoy Halloween than with your favourite podcasting duo. This week, Tarini and Nadine try a ploging (podcasting +vloging - look it up, it's trademarked) so you can hangout with them while they get ready for Halloween! Listen along as they dress up, hangout, and discuss how to get the best costume every year (hint - start EARLY). The self-proclaimed "Queens of Halloween" (I mean, if the shoe fits) are back to their tricks with this funny, candid episode for you to enjoy - what a treat!
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2019-10-2931 minYou Know What I Mean?#21: It Takes Two to TangoWhat does duality mean? Simply put, duality is the contrast between two concepts, and in relationships that can mean contrast in religion, culture, and each person’s definition of independence. On this week’s episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss those dualities in relationships, how to navigate them, and what they mean. From dating someone of a different religion to the struggle of learning how to be independent within their own relationships, this week Tarini and Nadine draw on their own experiences to help explain how to straddle two worlds. And, as we know, it takes two to tango.
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2019-10-2235 minYou Know What I Mean?#20: Elections 101It’s that time of year – the leaves are changing colour, it’s getting colder outside, and every lawn you see has a picket sign of the party they’re supporting in the upcoming elections. Elections can be a tough time and voter apathy is at an all time high, but don’t worry – YKWIM’s got you covered. This week, Tarini and Nadine are giving you a TL;DR version (too long didn’t read version, spark notes version, you get it) of the Canadian elections. Starting with a quick fire round on every party’s platform, Nadine and Tarini go into det...
2019-10-151h 06You Know What I Mean?#19: 29Rooms by Refinery 29Last weekend, Nadine and Tarini went to 29Rooms by Refinery 29! Missed the event in Toronto? Don't worry - they've got you covered. From the different rooms, to the designers, to how the event was, listen to this week's episode where Tarini and Nadine take you with them to Refinery 29's 29Rooms.
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2019-10-0843 minYou Know What I Mean?#18: Hairway to HeavenBack in Season 1 Episode 10 ("Should I Get Bangs?"), Nadine shared how getting a Korean scalp facial helped redefine her hair and revive her curls. Now she's gone back and taken Tarini with her to see what all the hype is about. Listen in on this week's episode as they each discuss their own experiences with the treatment and it's impact on how they do their haircare!
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2019-10-0133 minYou Know What I Mean?#17: Toronto Fashion Week 2019On this week's episode, listen along as Nadine talks all about her first Toronto Fashion Week adventures. From trying to get a picture taken by street photographers to the fashion industry as a whole, Tarini and Nadine explore what fashion means to them and how they define their own style. Don't worry if you didn't make it to Toronto Fashion Week this year, listening to this episode will make you feel like you were right there with us!
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2019-09-2441 minYou Know What I Mean?#16: All Messed UpWELCOME BACK to a brand new season of YKWIM!
Nadine and Tarini kick off their second season talking about organization and what it means to them. They also share the quick ways they like to stay organized on a daily basis.
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2019-09-1731 minYou Know What I Mean?Season 2 TeaserYour favourite duo is back for season 2 on Tuesday September 17th!
2019-09-1301 minYou Know What I Mean?#15: "We Should Start a Podcast"And that's a wrap on the very first season of YKWIM! Listen to Nadine and Tarini this week as they recap their favourite moments of this past year, and look back on their experience with creating a podcast. See you in September for Season 2!
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2019-07-2332 minYou Know What I Mean?#14: Till Death Do Us Don'tDo you just feel like EVERYONE IS GETTING MARRIED and you're, like, really not? On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini talk about getting to that age where everyone around you seems to be getting married while you're still wading into adulthood.
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2019-07-1636 minYou Know What I Mean?#13: Representation In MediaWith Halle Bailey recently being cast as Ariel in the live action version of The Little Mermaid, there has been a lot of backlash in response with people criticizing that she “doesn’t look like the cartoon”. But why is it that people have a problem with a Black woman being cast in a historically White role and why does it need to be discussed? On this week’s episode, Tarini and Nadine talk about the importance of seeing yourself represented in media - whether it’s through TV, music, or movies - and how seeing someone who looks like you in a p...
2019-07-0937 minYou Know What I Mean?#12: My Brain Has Too Many Tabs OpenEveryone has felt anxious at some point in their life, but what do you do when that feeling never seems to go away? On this week's episode of YKWIM, Nadine and Tarini are talking about their experiences with anxiety, and are sharing their go-to self care tips that help combat it and brighten their day.
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2019-07-0232 minYou Know What I Mean?#11: Discovering Natural WellnessThey say that the best wealth is your health. Join Nadine and Tarini on this week's episode as they talk about the different ways that they've incorporated natural wellness into their lives, as well as their experience with alternative medicine (i.e. naturopathy, osteopathy, and natural supplements). Also discussed: Nadine's obsession with Aquafina water.
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2019-06-2536 minYou Know What I Mean?#10: Should I Get Bangs?The answer to this question is always no - but it brings up the bigger question of the importance of hair in relation to our appearance, our self-esteem, and even our identity. On this week's episode, Tarini and Nadine talk about their (long) hair care journey - from hating it, to loving it, to figuring out what to actually do with it, they take us through their relationship with their hair and how they've grown with it.
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2019-06-1837 minYou Know What I Mean?#9: The Best Ships Are FriendshipsRelationships come in all different shapes and sizes but there's nothing quite like the friendship you have with your best friend/ ride or die/ day one. In honour of National Bestfriend's Day, Nadine and Tarini are talking about the importance of friendship in their lives and how their friendship has grown over the years. Listen along to hear some of their friendship-defining stories through the good and the bad. In the wise words of The Spice Girls: if you want to be my lover, you gotta get with my friends!
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2019-06-1133 minYou Know What I Mean?#8: I Come With A Lot of BaggageLike literally, one suitcase is never enough. On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini talk about the challenges of packing for a trip abroad, and share their hacks on how to fit your shit in just a carry on. Bon voyage!
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2019-06-0433 minYou Know What I Mean?#7: Power of Positive ThinkingOur thoughts can have a direct impact on the events, people, and circumstances we attract into our lives. On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss the famous "Law of Attraction" and how adopting a positive mindset has empowered them in their everyday lives.
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2019-05-2829 minYou Know What I Mean?#6: Social Media Social JusticeIn this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini revisit the age old question: if you don't post about it on social media, do you really care? Listen in as they discuss how social media has changed the way we talk about the things we care about and the responsibility we have when we share our opinion.
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2019-05-2137 minYou Know What I Mean?#5: FOBulousEverything from the conversations that they have, to the people they date, to the way they've grown up, always root back to who they are as two non-western women growing up in a western culture. On this week's exciting episode, Nadine and Tarini share their experience about what it was like to grow up in immigrant families, and what it means to be FOBulous.
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2019-05-1438 minYou Know What I Mean?#4: Generation I(nstagram)Instagram recently announced a new pilot project that they have begun testing across accounts, which hides the number of likes received on a post. On this week's episode, Nadine and Tarini discuss the pros and cons of this new feature, and the effect it will have on the "Influencer Era" that we currently live in.
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2019-05-0732 minYou Know What I Mean?#3: Not So Fast, FashionFast fashion has become inevitable in today's world of keeping up with trends. On this week's episode Nadine tells us about her decision to quit Zara, leading us to the bigger question: is fast fashion really worth it?
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2019-04-3037 minYou Know What I Mean?#2: Glowed UpDo you have a 12-step skincare process? Are you obsessed with moisturizing? Is your name Tarini? It might as well be! On this week's episode, we're dicussing all things skincare - from witch hazel to jade rollers to sunscreen SPF 1000. Whether you're a skincare newbie or skincare junkie, this episode is sure to make you glow.
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You Know What I Mean?#1: Deep Diving Into Dumpster DivingYKWIM has officially launched! In our first episode, we break down the concept of dumpster diving after watching the Refinery29 video on the topic ("What Dumpster Diving For Make Up Is Really Like"). Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and follow along on iTunes and Instagram (@ykwim.pod) for all our episode updates and latest conversations. You know what I mean?
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